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neoelemental
in General Discussion 3 years and 5 months ago
Replacing unit door in small condo building
Hi, I live in a 2 unit condo in a converted single family in Carroll Gardens. I’m trying to figure out which type of replacement…
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dean_bilyew
in General Discussion 3 years and 5 months ago
Ipe for sale
We are renovating our garden and have decided against building a pergola and bench that was part of the initial design. However, our contractor has…
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andriywww1990
in General Discussion 3 years and 4 months ago
Thank You John Hancock for recommending Monteath Lumber
A year or so back JH had recommended Monteath Lumber in Old Bridge NJ on this board.. i immediatly called them and found them patient,…
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annep
in General Discussion 3 years and 4 months ago
Where can I source old salmon colored bricks?
I’m doing some brick repair on an exposed brick wall and need a few of the interior salmon colored bricks to match. Any suggestions on…
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mozeeatupu
in General Discussion 3 years and 4 months ago
Changing deck doors & threshold wheelchair accessible
Need help changing deck outswing doors into sliding ADA doors and creating a flush threshold for wheelchair. Anyone know someone who can do this, replacing…
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jmpctzhsdzp
in General Discussion 3 years and 4 months ago
Architectural Salvage
Please check out my link for architectural salvage a available from my renovation. https://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/for/d/brooklyn-vintage-architectural-salvage/7486988303.html [D9AD5522-DB8A-43BA-968A-31CC411C8E77](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:WDfu:d9ad5522db8a43ba968a31cc411c8e77.jpeg.jpg) [67E8260F-3814-45FB-89C8-9B02B0A3E6BC](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:h4tA:67e8260f381445fb89c89b02b0a3e6bc.jpeg.jpg) [D7A8BFF7-6220-4896-9411-C24FC6139905](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:2nWJ:d7a8bff7622048969411c24fc6139905.jpeg.jpg) [37960193-8BA6-4D0C-AD70-0E6FE9C73669](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:2a8p:379601938ba64d0cad700e6fe9c73669.jpeg.jpg) [A2284661-0721-4B96-BD7B-75735E3FFA96](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:hnCy:a228466107214b96bd7b75735e3ffa96.jpeg.jpg) [B704069E-2554-46BB-8093-10A4A7CFCB8C](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:cb4k:b704069e255446bb809310a4a7cfcb8c.jpeg.jpg) [CC696279-B344-4AB2-88E5-38060EA3C566](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:wBgW:cc696279b3444ab288e538060ea3c566.jpeg.jpg) [C2B385F7-F1AB-41DB-AA04-0B8AFEF4C684](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:Gqc1:c2b385f7f1ab41dbaa040b8afef4c684.jpeg.jpg) [4289C2C0-2ADD-4A4D-AD68-55E8D809A3ED](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:OCto:4289c2c02add4a4dad6855e8d809a3ed.jpeg.jpg) [D9CBFF13-7AB8-4BAB-9B58-0E37D9668F18](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:13IT:d9cbff137ab84bab9b580e37d9668f18.jpeg.jpg) [5CE7307C-35CF-4D…
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anntares
in General Discussion 3 years and 5 months ago
Hole to basement between garden and back of brownstone
What is the purpose of the hole between garden and basement window that looks into hole. that goes into basement… To give a window for…
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kimtrong0369
in General Discussion 3 years and 4 months ago
DOB auditing and revoking my closed permit 4 years later... Crazy....
We took a Alt2 D14 permit out more than 4yrs ago to do some minor renovations on two neighboring condos, We self certified, no change…
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homely
in General Discussion 3 years and 4 months ago
Floating Decks and Property Line
Do floating decks (under 3 ft in height) have to be three feet from the property line? I see threads that make such a suggestion,…
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QueenAnne
in General Discussion 3 years and 5 months ago
Attorney Recommendation
Hi, can anyone recommend a good attorney for construction litigation?
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Northie
in General Discussion 3 years and 5 months ago
Flood insurance
I am planning to buy FEMA flood insurance. Does it matter which insurance company I use for this purpose?
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bigredcarter
in General Discussion 3 years and 5 months ago
Architect -> Engineer -> GC Handoff? Proper process for Board and DOB Approval?
I’m in the design phase of a significant apartment renovation in Brooklyn. The apartment was an estate sale and the scope of work includes new…
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jmpctzhsdzp
in General Discussion 3 years and 5 months ago
Concrete/Masonry Contractor Recommendations
Hi, we have a large concrete driveway and backyard that is in disrepair. We are looking to have it redone. Does anyone have any recommendations…
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marinecorps32
in General Discussion 3 years and 5 months ago
Brownstone Salvaged Items for sale!
We have been renovating brownstones in Bed-Stuy for the last 20 years and saved many treasures. Now it’s time to find good homes for all…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
plans for building windows
Hello, we would be interested in any comments about the feasibility of the attached plan for building two doors 8 feet tall. Our concern is…
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CHM
in General Discussion 3 years and 5 months ago
Japanese knot weed
I’m looking for the best way to get rid of Japanese knotweed without resorting to chemicals like Roundup. I’ve read that one needs to dig…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Where to buy Vintage screws in NYC?
Hi there, I need to find a 1″ flat head #8 antique brass screw by Saturday, if possible. Anyone know if there is a store…
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santos
in General Discussion 3 years and 5 months ago
stairs
this is a replica of 2 stairs [20220315_150247](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:nTnW:20220315_150247.jpg.jpg) [20220401_160855](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:5qEQ:20220401_160855.jpg.jpg)
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